How far is Hurstbourne Acres, KY from Covington, KY?
The driving distance from Hurstbourne Acres, KY to Covington, KY is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Human settlement in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurstbourne Acres and Covington.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
575 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Bunsen Parkway
1576 ft · 1 min · Bunsen Parkway
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Turn left onto South Hurstbourne Parkway
6.9 mi · 12 min · South Hurstbourne Parkway
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Turn right onto Brownsboro Road
2318 ft · 43 sec · Brownsboro Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 265 North, KY 841 North
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
1899 ft · 25 sec · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
18 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
1673 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Simon Kenton Way
153 m · 19 sec · Simon Kenton Way
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
3055 ft · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1102 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
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Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hurstbourne Acres and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hurstbourne Acres to Covington?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Hurstbourne Acres and 50.3 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.01 one way or $26.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hurstbourne Acres and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Worthville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hurstbourne Acres and Covington. Straight-line distance: 83.37 mi (134.17 km).
#1 Hurstbourne Acres
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 38.2211800, -85.5891300 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 7th Street (-84.50851, 39.083683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.67 | $29.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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